Sign Language Interpreter Preparation
Associate of Applied Science Degree
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This program prepares students for entry-level employment as either interpreters or transliterators or both for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
Students must apply for admission to the Interpreter Preparation Program. In order to be accepted into the program, students must demonstrate proficiency in American Sign Language. This may be accomplished by passing a proficiency test or by completing ASL 121 with a C grade or better and ASL 122 with a B grade or better. Contact the Interpreter Preparation Office at 719-502-3500 for more details about applying.
Students must earn a B or better in ASL skills classes to advance to the next level. To enroll in internship (IPP 281) students must have a B average with no more than one C grade in IPP 225, IPP 227, IPP 229, or ASL 222.
Program prerequisite: ENG 090, MAT 060, REA 090 or placement scores of ENG 121, MAT 090, and REA 090 or higher.
Students may complete deficiencies concurrently with the beginning courses in the program. Students not meeting a course prerequisite must have instructor permission to enroll.
General Education Courses
Cultural Anthropology: SS3 |
3 |
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Introduction to PC Applications |
3 |
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Computer Literacy |
(3) |
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Public Speaking |
3 |
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English Composition I: CO1 |
3 |
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Career Math |
3 |
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Mathematics for the Liberal Arts: MA1 (or higher) |
(3) |
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15 |
Other Course Requirements
American Sign Language III |
5 |
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ASL Literature |
3 |
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American Sign Language IV |
3 |
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American Sign Language V |
3 |
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Aspects of Interpreting I |
3 |
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Aspects of Interpreting II |
3 |
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Oral Transliterating |
2 |
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Text Analysis |
3 |
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Interpretation Analysis |
3 |
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Deaf People in Society |
2 |
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Survey of Deaf Culture |
3 |
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Educational Interpreting |
4 |
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Specialized & Technical Communication |
2 |
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English to ASL Interpreting |
3 |
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ASL to English Interpreting |
3 |
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Transliterating |
3 |
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Advanced Interpreting |
4 |
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Interpreter Seminar |
3 |
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Internship |
5 |
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Total Credit Hours |
75 |
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Certificate
Gainful Employment Disclosure located at www.ppcc.edu/ge.
Basic ASL Communication Skills
The ASL certificate is for students who want to broaden their horizons by learning a new language and who plan to use their skills for casual communication as opposed to professional interpreting. ASL is the fourth most commonly used language in the United States and can be a valuable asset in any field that is customer or consumer related. In today’s competitive market, every additional skill on your resume places you one step closer to your dream job. This certificate can be a starting point for your new career or can enhance any established degree or profession.
American Sign Language III |
5 |
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American Sign Language IV |
3 |
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Aspects of Interpreting I |
3 |
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Deaf People in Society |
2 |
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Survey of Deaf Culture |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
16 |
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